If you own a European car (e.g. a BMW, Audi, Mercedes or Volkswagen), and would like to find a place to take your automobile for service or repair, how do you choose the right shop?
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7 Items You Might Miss If You Only See Your Auto Mechanic Once A Year
Are you getting a full preventative maintenance service done on your car at least every six months? If you aren’t chances are you could be missing some things that could cause problems now or later on. It could be something simple that causes you to get less efficient gas mileage or something serious like compromised vehicle safety.
When to Sell Your High Mileage Vehicle – The Debate
With the topic of debates in the news this week, another debate comes to mind…..
Sales are Soaring, but is the VW Service & Repair Record Still Poor?
I have heard people say they would not buy a Volkswagen because they have a poor service record, but in fact Volkswagen has come a long way. Maybe so, you might say….but just how far have they come? Should you think about buying a Volkswagon?
ALERT: New MD Traffic Law – Cars Must STOP at Broken Traffic Signals
Which of the following do you do when you approach a malfunctioning traffic signal?
High Gas Prices Getting You Down? 11 Tips for Fuel Efficiency.
Can you remember when gas used to cost less than $1 per gallon?
Has the U.S. Finally Forgotten the Audi 1980’s PR Nightmare?
More than twenty-five years ago Audi car sales took a nose dive after Audi was wrongfully accused of making cars that accelerated on their own. US sales dropped from 75,000 to 15,000.
How Do You Know When You Are Getting a High Quality Auto Repair?
Almost everyone has experienced the feeling of making a purchase and wondering if they are getting a good deal. This can be particularly true for auto repairs. Fortunately, there is a way to help ensure you receive high quality auto service, and it mainly involves doing your homework with the auto repair shop you choose.
A Glimpse into the Good Old Days of Easy “Jaguar Repairs”
This winter a long time customer dropped by and asked if I would work on his 1962 E-Type Jaguar. Normally we do not work on these classic Jaguars because the new generation of Jaguar technicians are experienced in the complex systems of the new class of Jaguars rather than the older cars that have been around for more than forty years.
How Many Engine Oils Should Your Independent Auto Repair Shop Stock?
Ask the independent auto repair shop that services your car how many different oils they keep in stock?
Part 2 – How is Your Auto Mechanic Being Paid ?
A while back, I wrote a blog, “Incentives and Auto Repair – How is Your Technician Being Paid?”. As it turns out, that blog post, dealing with flat rate plans, has been one of our most popular blogs. Often, when we deal with companies, we don’t know how the employees are being paid.
Is Your Auto Repair Shop A Place You Would Like to Spend Time?
What does your auto repair shop lobby, office/waiting area look like? Does it look like a place you would like to spend some time waiting for your car repairs to be completed? Better yet, how do you think the employees feel about coming to work there? When businesses create a pleasant environment for their customers and employees, it makes people feel better about where they work and where they do business.